mountaintop

[ moun-tn-top ]

noun

1. the top tops or summit of a mountain.

adjective

1. situated at the top tops or summit of a mountain:

   a mountaintop house.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mountaintop¹

First recorded in 1585–95; mountain + top ¹

Example Sentences

So once Rains saw fire crest the mountaintop behind his home and swiftly descend into the valley, he rushed next door to start up the schoolhouse’s water pump.

From Los Angeles Times

Kansas City is the eighth franchise to reach the mountaintop in back-to-back seasons, matching the feat of Green Bay, Miami, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Dallas, Denver and New England.

From Los Angeles Times

The guide covers hikes that are both easy and challenging; it features remote treks and urban trails; and it spotlights journeys with some of the most dramatic mountaintop and city views.

From Los Angeles Times

One year after Deborah’s return to the mountaintop, she’s on such a hot streak that simply appearing in a room gets her applause, which is a great way for a comedian to lose their edge.

From Salon

“It’s a short piece based on a short exuberant hike with a mountaintop experience at the end, but also all the different elements that you take in on a hike as you ascend the mountain.”

From Seattle Times